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Supply Planning Manager

Ref: AS3691511

Birmingham, UK

£55,000

  • Permanent
  • Supply Chain Efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Operational Excellence

About the candidate

The candidate is a confident and seasoned Supply Planning Manager, with a commendable track record in the FMCG sector. Boasting more than eight years of experience, this professional excels in managing end-to-end supply chain operations with a special focus on supply planning. Known for a collaborative approach, they adeptly lead cross-functional teams towards exceeding strategic goals and fostering an environment ripe for continual improvement.

This candidate expertly balances operational exigencies with proactive team leadership, profoundly understanding the dynamics of supply chain mechanisms. Their career is marked by stints in various high-stakes environments, from regional FMCG manufacturers to national consumer goods companies, where they’ve successfully driven delivery improvements and cost savings through innovative supply chain strategies.

What makes them great?

  • Increase in On-Time Delivery: Successfully led efforts at a regional FMCG manufacturing company that increased on-time delivery rates by 20%, significantly boosting customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies.
  • Reduction in Inventory Costs: Initiated process improvements as a Supply Chain Analyst in the consumer goods sector that led to a 15% reduction in inventory holding costs, enhancing the company's financial management.
  • Lead Time Improvement: As a Logistics Coordinator, streamlined logistics processes that improved lead times by 10%, optimising supply chain operations.

Areas of expertise

  • Supply Chain Management: Proficient in overseeing end-to-end supply chain processes to align production schedules with market demands efficiently.
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting: Skilled in analysing supply chain data to spot trends and improve forecasting accuracy, reducing inventory costs and enhancing efficiency.
  • Logistics & Compliance: Experienced in managing logistics operations, including compliance with industry regulations and optimisation of shipments and lead times.